Is there a home insurance crisis? This week, Autonomous Technology and Robotics Director of Research Sam Korus and Associate Portfolio Manager Nick Grous are joined by Kyla Scanlon to discuss the issues surrounding home insurance and its connection to housing supply, climate change, reinsurance, and regulation.
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Key Points From This Episode:
- Home insurance is a critical issue due to the gap between housing supply and available insurance.
- The increasing frequency and severity of natural disasters have made insurance more expensive and led to insurers pulling out of certain markets.
- Regulation plays a role in the affordability and availability of home insurance, with some states capping insurance rate increases.
- The home insurance crisis has implications for the U.S. economy and consumer sentiment, as homeownership is a significant contributor to asset wealth creation.
- Possible solutions include legal reform, micro insurance products, collaborative programs, and building climate resilient homes.
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